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Champagne's Martial Arts Academy
4.8 ★★★★★ 75 Google reviews · BJJ gym in Lafayette, Louisiana
Affiliated academy — reviews and the gym's own info point to a recognized BJJ lineage or affiliation (think Gracie Barra, 10th Planet, Renzo Gracie, Alliance, Atos or Checkmat). If lineage matters to you, ask which affiliation the academy belongs to and under whom the head instructor earned their black belt.
Plan your first class
- Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Kids & youth classes kids and youth BJJ classes (ages 4–14) — built around discipline, focus, and confidence
- Competition team a competition team for members who want to test themselves at tournaments
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule karatelafayette.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (337) 216-7575
Hours
| Monday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 3–7:30 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 8:45–11 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you want to get in shape, improve your "ground game", learn self-defense, or have an outlet for the kids, this is the place.”
“In high school, I enrolled in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu at a gym in Jennings, LA and I immediately fell in love with the sport.”
“They’ve got the skill to train high level competitors, but also have the patience to train a complete novice like me haha.”
“I have always been looking for a more challenging workout and Champagnes Martial Arts Academy is where I found it while also learning live saving self defense and martial arts!”
Other martial arts here
“I have gone through their Karate Program as a child and young adult, receiving my Black Belt from Sensei John, and now train in the adult Jiu-Jitsu class.”
What members say
“From the first day I attended class, I felt welcome and I was impressed in how technical the instructors and students were with the training.”
“It shouldn't though, I have no family, or personal relationship with John or Monica (the owners) besides the relationship that has developed through martial arts.”
“I was welcomed into the class and really enjoy the technique demonstrations and practice sessions with supervision to ensure appropriate execution.”
“My son has attended for years and I loved it so much I decided to enroll my daughter.”
“They’ve got the skill to train high level competitors, but also have the patience to train a complete novice like me haha.”
“Literally 2 weeks after enrolling she had the confidence to stand up for herself and defend herself from the bully.”
From the reviews
My son has been attending classes here for about 3 years and it's been a wonderful experience. Monica and everyone else there is so helpful and supportive, giving us guidance on how my son will progress. It really does feel like a family, I can tell that all the instructors care about the kids and their growth.
I have been training with Champagne's Martial Arts Academy for more than 15 years now. I have gone through their Karate Program as a child and young adult, receiving my Black Belt from Sensei John, and now train in the adult Jiu-Jitsu class.
I started training BJJ at Champagne's Martial Arts Academy almost two years ago, and I couldn't be more satisfied. From the first day I attended class, I felt welcome and I was impressed in how technical the instructors and students were with the training.
Great place to learn, fun for the whole family! Passionate instructors help children develop life skills and discipline while teaching self defense skills in the kids karate class, the fitness classes are led by motivating and encouraging instructors that help you get the most out of your workout, and the adult Jiu…
Your first BJJ class at Champagne's Martial Arts Academy
Nervous about walking into a BJJ gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling basic positions and escapes with a partner — not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: athletic wear you can move in (or a gi if you have one); you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — many gyms lend a loaner gi for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gi (or a rashguard and shorts for no-gi) and a mouthguard. Live rolling eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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